Petition · past parliament

Latest movies and series to be shown on terrestrial TV

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

For the latest movies and TV series to be shown on terrestrial TV, and on digital TV British broadcasting apps, to keep the general public entertained at home, due to the coronavirus outbreak, where many people are staying at home/self isolating, because many other televised events have be cancelled
To persuade TV broadcasting companies in the UK to do this, so the general public are entertained during this difficult time

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This would be an operational decision for TV companies.

You might like to write to the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and other TV companies to make this suggestion.

Timeline

14 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
23 Mar 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 23 Mar 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.